CBN: Nigeria Spent $5.47 Billion on Foreign Debt Service in 14 Months
Nigeria’s foreign debt service reached $5.47 billion in 14 months, increasing pressure on external reserves and fiscal stability, says CBN.
Nigeria’s foreign debt service reached $5.47 billion in 14 months, increasing pressure on external reserves and fiscal stability, says CBN.
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